Parents put a lot of thought and effort (and money) into giving their children wonderful birthday parties – especially for their first birthday.
So it makes sense that hard-working moms, who are usually the organizers, have something special for themselves, like a piece of cake.
Well, at least that’s what one mum thought she deserved – but writing about her experience online, she revealed her partner disagrees.
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“I want it gluten free because I have celiac disease”
Mothers write:
DD (daughter) turns one in early December. I arranged with a local baker to make him a cake. As I have celiac disease, I requested that it be gluten free.
“The DP (partner) said it was selfish. His argument was that gluten-free cakes are not as good as regular cakes. He can’t seem to come up with another reason.
“I just wanted to eat some of DD’s first birthday cake.”
Mom wanted to know if she was reasonable in her desire, and hundreds of parents filled the comments section with their advice.
Some agreed with their partner, with one writing, “Don’t force gluten-free cake on everyone.
Another added: “I can see both sides of this. Maybe two cakes is the only solution!”
But many others thought that the partner was selfish.
“So the options are that one person finds the cake less good than it could be, or that one doesn’t get to eat it at all? Yet your ‘DP’ thinks you’re selfish?” asked one.
“My husband is GF. We always order GF. I would never leave a family member out of a family party. His intolerance is part of who he is. If I were nut-free, I’d expect a nut-free birthday party.” Be nuts,” advised another.
There were also many rude comments.
“So your DP thinks you’re selfish for ordering a cake that everyone can eat, even though a compromised cake thinks it’s reasonable for him to expect the cake he wants, but The child’s mother cannot eat.
“Does he understand what selfishness means?”
Other supportive comments included: “He’s a dick. Get the gluten-free cake. You deserve it,” and “My gluten-free cake is delicious. Your husband is a selfish man.”
Posters also wanted to share their cakes.
For example, one says: “Marks and Spencer’s gluten-free chocolate cakes are just as good. So it’s not true in every case and I’m sure a baker would do a great job.”
And then another weirdly helpful: “Yeah, I’m vegan but I don’t expect any cake to be vegan other than my birthday cake. I couldn’t even try my wedding cake. Vegan cake isn’t great, gluten free cake isn’t great. I I know vegan is not the same as gluten, but I think it’s the same principle.”
Finally, we liked the suggestion: “She can buy herself a cake. And eat the whole thing.”
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